Defence Notes
Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
Defence Notes
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.
Naval Warfare
Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?
The White House and Congress have been increasing efforts to support the national maritime industry.
Land Warfare
How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication
A Ukrainian company in a race against Russian jammers has been demonstrating how the country’s innovative start-ups have been beating the West at its own game.
Defence Notes
Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
Results for Q1 2025 have been strong across the board for many defence companies in Europe with forward-looking statements and predictions for the full year also looking good.
Featured videos
Defence Notes
Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
More Stories
-
Digital Battlespace
Avalon 2017: RAAF embarks upon road to Jericho
1st March 2017
Plan Jericho, an effort by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to bring down walls between users and operators and create a fifth-generation fighting force, …
-
Defence Helicopter
Avalon 2017: USMC aviation ramps up As-Pac capability
1st March 2017
The aviation wing of the US Marine Corps (USMC) has been enjoying unprecedented modernisation in the Asia-Pacific region, with the recent deployment of Lockheed Martin …
-
Defence Notes
Emerging markets key to Thales growth
28th February 2017
French aerospace and defence group Thales has posted an increase in sales for 2016, with emerging markets being at the centre of 'strong growth' for …
-
Digital Battlespace
Avalon 2017: First Growler screams into Australia
28th February 2017
The Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) first pair of Boeing EA-18G Growler airborne electronic attack aircraft made their public debut on 28 February as the …
-
Defence Notes
Taiwan running out of time and men
28th February 2017
A new RAND report estimated that Taiwan's intelligence community would have four weeks to prepare for a Chinese invasion. The report, 'Transformation of Taiwan's Reserve …
-
Defence Notes
Tokyo defence report annoys China
25th February 2017
A new Japanese think tank report on Taiwan's defence and the Chinese military threat has received a thumbs down by Beijing for not respecting the …
-
Defence Notes
UK, France partner on missile upgrade
24th February 2017
A £146 million contract awarded to MBDA will see the UK's Storm Shadow and France's SCALP missiles updated to ensure they remain fit for purpose, …
-
Defence Notes
IDEX 2017: Highlights of the week (video)
23rd February 2017
As the biennial IDEX and the associated NAVDEX show in Abu Dhabi closes its doors for another two years exhibitors and visitors alike will take …
-
Defence Notes
Northrop Grumman signs LOI with PGZ
22nd February 2017
Northrop Grumman International Trading has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) to explore potential areas of industrial cooperation, the company …
-
Defence Notes
Aero India 2017: Indian fighters deliver déjà vu
21st February 2017
There was a strong sense of déjà vu at Aero India 2017, as the Indian Air Force (IAF) is yet again on a hunt for …
-
Naval Warfare
IDEX 2017: Ferretti Group and Fincantieri in cooperation agreement (video)
21st February 2017
Fincantieri and Ferretti Group announced a cooperation agreement on 20 Feb at the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi with both parties set to explore new …
-
Naval Warfare
IDEX 2017: Patria showcases Nemo (video)
21st February 2017
The fully containerised Nemo mortar solution was showcased by Patria at the IDEX exhibition with its compact form potentially providing a highly transportable capability for …
-
Special Operations
IDEX 2017: Nimr rolls out new vehicle
19th February 2017
Nimr Automotive has extended its family of special forces vehicles with the unveiling of its 4x4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) at the International Defence Exhibition …
-
Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: What to expect (video)
19th February 2017
As final preparations for IDEX are concluded in advance of one of the largest defence and security shows of the year Shephard takes a look …
-
Digital Battlespace
Aero India 2017: Rafael scores big in airborne SDRs
17th February 2017
Rafael is getting ready to supply its BNET-AR, part of the Israeli company's software-defined radio family, to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in serious quantities.Speaking …
-
Uncrewed Vehicles
IDEX 2017: Middle East market still relevant (video)
16th February 2017
The Middle East market still maintains its relevance, particularly for Western defence manufacturers, but also for emerging suppliers in China and Russia.However, low oil prices …
-
Defence Notes
IDEX 2017: Considering the region (video)
16th February 2017
Just a few short days away from the start of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, Shephard Media editors Tim Fish and Richard Thomas discuss the …
-
Defence Notes
IDEX 2017: Top Middle East trends right now (video)
16th February 2017
The Middle East remains a volatile region with at least four states experiencing violent civil wars, with no end in sight. Low oil prices have …
-
Training
Aero India 2017: Twin Hawks grow longer talons
16th February 2017
Aero India 2017, Bangalore's biennial aerospace show, experienced a convergence of two Hawk flight paths from 14-18 February when both the Advanced Hawk and Hawk …
Subscribe to news feed
RSS
-
![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
-
![How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication]()
How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication
-
![Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?]()
Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?
-
![Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth]()
Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
-
![Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?]()
Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?
-
![How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication]()
How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication
-
![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
-
![Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth]()
Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
